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Can lawyers have a tattoo? XD

Ik this is really stupid question (hahahahah XD) but when I was doing a work experience with lawyers then I saw that not many lawyers have tattoo/tattoos,and one of them told me that he really wants one but he said that people may not taking him seriously or that he may struggle to later find job.Would it be bad for lawyers to get a tattoo that might be seen by others??
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Original post by vickkyyx
Ik this is really stupid question (hahahahah XD) but when I was doing a work experience with lawyers then I saw that not many lawyers have tattoo/tattoos,and one of them told me that he really wants one but he said that people may not taking him seriously or that he may struggle to later find job.Would it be bad for lawyers to get a tattoo that might be seen by others??


Visible tattoos are still seen as rather unprofessional in some circles.
I have never seen a lawyer with a tattoo that is visible during the working day - I see a lot of lawyers working as one!

I guess it is fine to have one as long as your work clothing (e.g. long dress shirts) cover it. Noone is going to know or care about what tattoos you rock in vest and shorts outside the office.

If someone was walking around with a tattoo on e.g. their neck people would definitely notice it.
I would never get a tattoo in a place that couldn't be hidden where needed, because you never know what situations you'll be in further down the line where you might need to hide it.
Look at it this way. As a lawyer (solicitor or barrister) the way you present to your client is incredibly important, and that applies to your appearance as well as how you act. If I turn up to a conference in shorts and with my hair coloured blue, I would fully expect my client to be unhappy with that even though it doesn't change my ability to give legal advice. The view of your employer (or Chambers, if you're a barrister) is important as well, because you are representing their brand in the work that you do. You might consider a tattoo, or a particular tattoo, to still look professional, but broadly speaking the view of the client matters more than your view. I know of a few lawyers that have tattoos, but I can't immediately think of any that have visible tattoos when they are wearing work attire. You may have a tattoo that is visible during the working day, and it may be that it never causes you any issues either with your employer or clients, but to my mind I just don't see why you would take that risk for something that is entirely optional, and which presumably can be put somewhere that is not visible if you really do want a tattoo that badly.

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